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The Shortest Legislative Session in the History of Connecticut Ends with HUGE Investment in CT’s Agricultural and Land Conservation Sector
Philip James Jones, the founder of Jones Family Farm in Shelton, CT, famously said: “Be good to the land, and the land will be good to you.” This sentiment remained true during the 2022 legislative … [Read more...]
Working Lands Alliance – a project of the American Farmland Trust Statement on the Passage of Connecticut’s Adjustments for the 2023 Biennium Budget
Working Lands Alliance commends the Connecticut State Legislature and Gov. Ned Lamont for the passage of House Bill 5506 – An Act Adjusting the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2023, … [Read more...]
Planet Earth Can’t Wait
Our farmers are a key part of CT’s fight to combat climate change! In a few short months, farmers across the state will start to sow seedlings into the ground that supply CT communities with … [Read more...]
2022 Legislative Session Information
2021 Pathfinder Awardees
We are excited to announce the two recipients of the 2021 Pathfinder Award. Jocelyn Ruggiero as Outstanding Communicator and The Town of Easton, Connecticut as Outstanding Group. The Pathfinder Award … [Read more...]
2022 Policy Priorities
2022 Working Lands Alliance Policy Priorities Maintain and Support Funding for Farmland Protection Ensure full funding levels of the Community Investment Act Continue farmland … [Read more...]
November Discussions on the Farm
Fall is a time for reflection. On the farm it’s a time to reflect on the growing season, markets and management, and for setting priorities for the winter and the coming year. For organizations it … [Read more...]
2021 Pathfinder Award Nomination Now Open
As the leaves start to turn and the individuals who manage our lands begin preparing for cooler weather, Working Lands Alliance wants to celebrate those who are leaders in working lands preservation … [Read more...]
After A Difficult Year, The 2021 Legislative Session Put Farmers First.
2021 Legislative Wrap Up Wendall Berry once said, “Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a … [Read more...]
Without Better Policy and Regulations, Connecticut Farmers and Farmland are in Danger from Solar Development.
Diane and Michael Karabin have been farming in Southington, Connecticut since the early 80s. Their diversified farm produces everything from Christmas trees to maple syrup, to beef cattle. It is also … [Read more...]
